Monthly Archives: March 2017
The Piercing Word of God
Luke 1:38 (NIV) I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. Hebrews 4:12-13 (NIV) 12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints … Continue reading
Let Us be One in Christ
John 17:20-23 (KJV) 20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; 21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world … Continue reading
Believing with the heart
Romans 10:9-11 (KJV) 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto … Continue reading
Something new
Psalm 40:3 (ESV) He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD. “See each day as a chance for something new to happen, something you never experienced before.” —Sadie and Bessie Delany Christian … Continue reading
Conquest of love
1 John 4:16 (NIV) And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. Jesus Christ alone founded his empire upon love, and at this hour millions of men would die for him.—Napoleon Bonaparte … Continue reading
The Good News of Joy
Psalm 16:11 (TLB) You have let me experience the joys of life and the exquisite pleasures of your own eternal presence. Isaiah 12:3 (TLB) Oh, the joy of drinking deeply from the Fountain of Salvation! John 16:24 (TLB) You haven’t tried this before, [but begin now]. Ask, using my name, and you will … Continue reading
God’s faithful protection
Psalm 91:4 (NIV) He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 125:2 (NIV) As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both now and forevermore. 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NIV) For the eyes of the … Continue reading
Made perfect in our weakness
2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 1 Peter 4:11 (NIV) If anyone speaks, he should do … Continue reading
Humility becomes a Christian
1 Peter 5:6 (ESV) Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you. Always take the lowest place, and the highest will be given to you, for high structures require a solid foundation. The greatest, in the judgment of God, are … Continue reading
Being a good example
John 13:15 (NIV) I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 2 Thessalonians 3:9 (NIV) We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow. Titus 2:7 (NIV) In … Continue reading